Because everyone of its delusional fanboys swear its the greatest manstopper, the end all be all of handgun calibers.

They just can't comprehend that it's a dinosaur. Slow, weak, outdated.

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I could make a list of a bunch of guns i have, or "have", or wish I had. Why would one feel compelled to provide that infornation freely? Do you feel the need to show off? Is it some immature game of oneupsmanship?

I'm a big fan of the .45 it's worked all these years, I mean hell the 45-70 is old same with the 30-06 but they still do they're job as they were designed to do. Honestly if I have to go into hell I don't want any new caliber I want the go old .45 true it does has stopping power I've shot the 45 ACP since I was a young boy. It may be a old cartridge but it still kicks ass.

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I expect that I am almost alone in that I have no use for the 7 mm Rem.Mag. At best it has only a slight advantage over the 30-06 and is not in the same league as the .300 Win.Mag.
This is one cartridge that I would not buy a gun chambered for.
TGR

No, you are not alone. I will agree with you. I would prefer a 7x57 or the .280 Remington over the 7mm Mag. anyday. I'll go one further, I have no use for the .300 Win Mag. either; as well as any of the belted magnums. Why take all of that shoulder abuse, and burn lots of powder for a slight gain. A person is better off shooting a lighter cartridge of adequate power and learning how to shoot it accurately so that he or she can consistantly make proper shot placements.
cottontop

No, you are not alone. I will agree with you. I would prefer a 7x57 or the .280 Remington over the 7mm Mag. anyday. I'll go one further, I have no use for the .300 Win Mag. either; as well as any of the belted magnums. Why take all of that shoulder abuse, and burn lots of powder for a slight gain. A person is better off shooting a lighter cartridge of adequate power and learning how to shoot it accurately so that he or she can consistantly make proper shot placements.
cottontop

So, Having enough penetration and energy mean nothing? I love old pressure rounds, but the 7x57 has limits compared w/ 7mm Remington Magnum. It really depends on where/ what you hunt. W/ a 160gr Barnes 7mm RM at 4 times the distance really reaches out, it keeps the 7x57 at 150 yards for and equal hit.

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So, Having enough penetration and energy mean nothing? I love old pressure rounds, but the 7x57 has limits compared w/ 7mm Remington Magnum. It really depends on where/ what you hunt. W/ a 160gr Barnes 7mm RM at 4 times the distance really reaches out, it keeps the 7x57 at 150 yards for and equal hit.

Having enough penetration and energy does mean something. But how much penetration and energy is enough? In most situations the 7x57 has it. Like Clint Eastwood said, "...know your limitations."
cottontop